THE EFFECT OF WORD-SEARCH PUZZLE ON VOCABULARY SIZE AT THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP MUHAMMADIYAH BUNTOK THESIS Presented to the Department of Language Education of the State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Sarjana Pendidikan Islam, S.Pd.I By: AULIA RAHMAH SRN. 110 112 0639 THE STATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF PALANGKA RAYA THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING THE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION THE STUDY PROGRAM OF ENGLISH EDUCATION 1436H/2016M APPROVAL OF THE THESIS ADVISORY COMMITTE Title : The Effect Word Search Puzzle on Vocabulary Size at the Seventh Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok Name : Aulia Rahmah SRN : 1101120639 Faculty : Education and Teacher Training Department : Language Education Study Program : English Education Level : S-1 Palangka Raya, April 2016 Approved by, Advisor I, Advisor II, Dr. Imam Qalyubi, M.Hum Hj. Apni Ranti, M.Hum ORN. 19720404 200003 1 005 ORN. 19810118 200801 2 013 The Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Chair of Language Education Department, Dra. Hj. Rodhatul Jennah, M.Pd Hj. Hamidah, M.A NIP. 19671003 199303 2 001 NIP. 19700425 199703 2 003 PERSETUJUAN SKRIPSI Judul Skripsi : The Effect Word Search Puzzle on Vocabulary Size at the Seventh Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok Nama : Aulia Rahmah NIM : 1101120639 Fakultas : Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan Jurusan : Pendidikan Bahasa Program Studi : Tadris Bahasa Inggris Jenjang : S-1 Palangka Raya, April 2016 Menyetujui, Pembimbing I, Pembimbing II, Dr. Imam Qalyubi, M.Hum Hj. Apni Ranti, M.Hum NIP. 19720404 200003 1 005 NIP. 19810118 200801 2 013 Wakil Dekan I Bidang Akademik, Ketua Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa Dra. Hj. Rodhatul Jennah, M.Pd Hj. Hamidah, M.A NIP. 19671003 199303 2 001 NIP. 19700425 199703 2 003 OFFICIAL NOTE Case : Examinations of Aulia Palangka Raya, April 2016 Rahmah’s Thesis To the Dean of Faculty of Teacher training and Education of State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya in Palangka Raya Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb. By reading and analyzing the thesis‟s revision, we think that the thesis in the name of: Name : Aulia Rahmah SRN : 1101120639 Title of Thesis : The Effect Word Search Puzzle on Vocabulary Size at the Seventh Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok Can be examined in partial fulfillment of the Degree of Sarjana pendidikan Islam in the Study Program of English Education of the Department Language Education of the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of the State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya. Thank you for your attention. Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb Advisor I, Advisor II, Dr. Imam Qalyubi, M.Hum Hj. Apni Ranti, M.Hum ORN. 19720404 200003 1 005 ORN. 19810118 200801 2 013 NOTA DINAS Case : Permohonan Ujian Skripsi Palangka Raya, April 2016 Aulia Rahmah Kepada Yth. Dekan Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan IAIN Palangka Raya di Palangka Raya Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb. Setelah membaca dan menganalisa skripsi ini, kami menyatakan bahwa: Nama : Aulia Rahmah NIM : 1101120639 Judul Skripsi : The Effect Word Search Puzzle on Vocabulary Size at the Seventh Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok Sudah dapat diujikan untuk memperoleh gelar Sarjana Pendidikan Islam pada Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan IAIN Palangka Raya. Demikian atas perhatiannya diucapkan terima kasih Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb Pembimbing I, Pembimbing II, Dr. Imam Qalyubi, M.Hum Hj. Apni Ranti, M.Hum NIP. 19720404 200003 1 005 NIP. 19810118 200801 2 013 LEGALIZATION OF THE THESIS EXAMINING COMMITTE The thesis entitled THE EFFECT OF WORD-SEARCH PUZZLE ON VOCABULARY SIZE AT THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP MUHAMMADIYAH BUNTOK. In the name of Aulia Rahmah and her Student Registration Number is 1101120639 has been examined in the board of examiners of the State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya on: Day : Wednesday Date : 27th April, 2016 Palangka Raya, 27th April, 2016 The Board of Examiners: 1. Santi Erliana, M.Pd (……………………………………) Chairman/member 2. Luqman Baehaqi, M.Pd (……………………………………) Member 3. Dr. Imam Qalyubi, M.Hum (………………………………....…) Member 4. Hj. Apni Ranti, M.Hum (……………………………...........) Secretary/Member The Dean of Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya Drs. Fahmi, M.Pd ORN. 19610520 199903 1 003 ABSTRACT THE EFFECT OF WORD-SEARCH PUZZLE ON VOCABULARY SIZE AT THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP MUHAMMADIYAH BUNTOK The study was aimed at measuring the effect of word search puzzle on vocabulary size at the seventh grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok. The problem of the study was “What is the effect of word-search puzzle game on vocabulary size at seventh grade in SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok?” The type of the study was Pre-Experiment, one group pretest and posttest design, the design of the study was quantitative design to find out the problem of the study. The population of the study was consisted two classes of the seventh grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok with the total number of students were 43 students. Class A is chosen as the sample of experimental class, the sample was determined using cluster random sampling technique. The pretest was conducted to know the students vocabulary score before they taught using word search puzzle. Finally, the posttest was given to know the students‟ vocabulary score using word search puzzle. T-test formula was used to examine hypothesis this study. The result of data analysis showed that the average score of students before getting the treatment was 62.5. After getting the treatment, there was significant improvement on students score. It could be seen in the average score of students was 71.25. Based on the result of calculation t-test was found that the value of t-table (2.069) is lower than t-test (4.797). It means that Ha of this study was accepted. In other words, word search puzzle game gave effect on vocabulary size at the seventh grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok. Key word: word search puzzle, vocabulary size ABSTRAK EFEK PENGGUNAAN WORD SEARCH PUZZLE TERHADAP JUMLAH KOSAKATA PADA SISWA KELAS TUJUH SMP MUHAMMDIYAH BUNTOK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur efek penggunaan word search puzzle terhadap jumlah kosakata pada siswa kelas tujuh SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok. Masalah dari penelitian ini adalah “Apa efek dari word search puzzle terhadap jumlah kosakata pada siswa kelas tujuh SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok. Jenis dari penelitian ini adalah pra-eksperimental, tes awal tes akhir kelompok tuggal, bentuk penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif untuk menemukan jawaban. Populasi terdiri dari dua kelas tujuh SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 43 siswa. Kelas A dipilih sebagai sampel kelas eksperimen, sampel tersebut ditentukan menggukan tekhnik cluster random sampling. Tes awal dilakukan untuk mengetahui nilai kosakata siswa sebelum diajarkan menggunakan word search puzzle. Kemudian, tes akhir diberikan untuk mengetahui nilai kosakata siswa menggunakan word search puzzle. Rumus t-test digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis dari penelitian ini. Hasil dari data analisi menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata siswa sebelum mendapatkan perlakuan adalah 62.5. setelah mendapatkan perlakuan, terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan pada nilai siswa. Hal ini dapat terlihat dari nilai rata- rata siswa yaitu 71.25. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan t-test menunjukkan nilai t- table (2.069) lebih rendah dari nilai t-test (4.797). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa alternative hipotesis diterima dan permainan word search puzzle memberikan dampak terhadap jumlah kosakata pada siswa kelas tujuh SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok. Kata kunci: word search puzzle, jumlah kosakata ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The first thanks to Allah SWT, who has given mercy and blessing, so this thesis can finish well. Then, the writer would like to give my greatest grateful to: 1. Dr. Ibnu Elmi A.S. Pelu, S.H., M.H., the Rector of State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya for his director and encouragement. 2. Drs. Fahmi, M.Pd., the Dean Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya for his agreement so this thesis can be finish. 3. Dra. Hj. Rodhatul Jennah, M.Pd., the Vice Dean 1 of Academic Affairs for her agreement so the requirements this thesis can be complete. 4. Hj. Hamidah, MA., the Chair of Department of Language Education for her agreement so the requirements this thesis can be complete. 5. Santi Erliana,M.Pd., the Secretary of Department of Language Education for her agreement so the requirements this thesis can be complete. 6. M. Zaini Miftah, M.Pd., the Coordinator of the English Education Study Program for his permission so the thesis can be accomplish the requirements. 7. Dr. Imam Qalyubi, M.Hum., I deeply indebted to my first advisor, who has spent his valuable time to read the final project carefully, offered suggestions, helpful corrections, motivations, shared his ideas for its improvement. 8. Hj. Apni Ranti, M.Hum., as the second advisor for immense knowledge, advices, comments, guidance, patience in correcting, and encouragement during consultation in completing this final project. 9. Syamsuddin, S.Pd., the headmaster of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok, who allowed to conduct the study, for the time and opportunity that has been given during the accomplishment of this thesis. 10. Asrori, S.Pd., as the English teacher of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok for his suggestion and help. 11. The Lecturers of State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya and the teachers of SMP Muhammadiyah Buntok. 12. All seventh grade students of SMP Muhammdiyah Buntok. 13. All of my friends who have helped the accomplishment of this thesis. 14. All of TBI 2011 15. The big family who always give support morally and spiritually. Thank you for the support, patience, praying, suggestion, correction, comment and guidance that help to finish this thesis. Finally, it realized that the thesis is not perfect, therefore some constructive critical and suggestions are welcomed. Palangka Raya, April 2016 AULIA RAHMAH SRN. 1101120639